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Overcoming the Odds

It's hard to meet someone more inspiring than one of our new employees, Tracie Inman. Tracie initially came to the ILRC seeking our services, but didn't stay away for long. She started interning back in February, and joined the team full time this summer. Marketing and Development Director, Tyler Morris said that listening to Tracie […]

Mentors Needed

We have many incredible services at the Independent Living Resource Center, and our Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP) is one of them. RAMP is a career focused program that uses a combination of group, peer, and individualized mentoring to help students learn about job options, set goals for themselves and identify concrete steps to personal […]

Voting Accessibility

The mission of Duval County's Supervisor of Elections is to,"Convey the voice of the people providing fair, accurate, and accessible elections with transparency and integrity." Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland has worked hard to make voting accessible for everyone. In light of today's primaries, we talked to Daniel W. O'Connor, Senior Rehabilitation Specialist-Blind, of the Division of […]

Working Creates Independence for Jacksonville Woman

There are many wonderful things about working at the ILRC, but among the best is watching the people we serve achieve their individual goals. Toccara James our Community Work Incentives Counselor met a remarkable, young woman named Kelsey Adams through our Work Incentives Planning & Assistance Office (WIPA). The WIPA office has certified benefits counselors who can […]

Accessible Community Garden Coming Soon

Residents of the beautiful Riverside-Avondale historic district can expect to see a new addition to their community in the near feature. A community garden is set to begin later this year. The park will be located on the corner of Azalea Terrace and Park Street inside the Willowbranch Rose Garden. Riverside Avondale Preservation is working […]

Adaptive Sports Builds Community In Jacksonville

Since its creation in 2007, The BROOKS Rehab and Adaptive Sports program has provided a welcoming community for individuals living with a disability to participate in a variety of sports and weekly activities. There are 17 different sports a person can try year round. The program includes things like archery all the way to hand […]

Jacksonville Graduate Has a Message of Inspiration for Everyone

Ann Griner-Hage recently graduated from the University of North Florida with her bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. She is working towards becoming a professional photographer. Like most millennials her age she is having trouble finding work. "I haven't been able to experience many jobs, so I don't even know what I want to do," said […]

2014 Spirit of the ADA

Did you know that nearly 1 in 5 people have disability today? They also make up the largest minority group in the United States! These are just a few of the things you'll learn at our 7th Annual Spirit of the ADA event on October 27th. It's right around the corner and we couldn't be […]